Hempstead Infant School
URN: 118555 • Gillingham ME7 3QG
Overview
- Name
- Hempstead Infant School
- URN
- 118555
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Cross (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634336963
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hempstead Road, Gillingham ME7 3QG
Summary
Hempstead Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Gillingham, Kent, with a current enrolment of 254 pupils and a capacity of 270. The school is part of the Hempstead Schools Federation, which includes both the Infant and Junior Schools, operating under a single governing body and Executive Head Teacher, Mr. Paul Cross. This collaborative approach aims to provide a cohesive educational experience for students across both schools.
The curriculum at Hempstead Infant School focuses on delivering high-quality teaching tailored to meet the diverse needs of all learners. The school is committed to supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a dedicated team led by the SENDCo, Mrs. Emma Taylor. Additional support is provided by specialists, including educational psychologists and therapists, ensuring that every child receives the necessary assistance to thrive academically and socially.
Hempstead Infant School serves the local community and attracts pupils from across the Medway Towns. The school promotes an inclusive environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among students and their families. Open mornings are held for prospective parents, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's offerings and ethos.
The curriculum at Hempstead Infant School focuses on delivering high-quality teaching tailored to meet the diverse needs of all learners. The school is committed to supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a dedicated team led by the SENDCo, Mrs. Emma Taylor. Additional support is provided by specialists, including educational psychologists and therapists, ensuring that every child receives the necessary assistance to thrive academically and socially.
Hempstead Infant School serves the local community and attracts pupils from across the Medway Towns. The school promotes an inclusive environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among students and their families. Open mornings are held for prospective parents, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's offerings and ethos.
Useful links
- Medway Local Offer for SEND (sen)
- Mental Wellbeing (other)
- Medway Council (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Hempstead Junior School (other)
- Infant (other)
- Hempstead Infant School (other)
- EYFS (other)
- Junior (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Barnsole Primary School (79.4)
- St George's Church of England School, Bourton (72.7)
- Fairview Community Primary School (69.2)
- Thames View Primary School (68.0)
- Park Wood Junior School (65.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 254 | 133 | 121 | 270 | 8.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 262 | 153 | 109 | 270 | 6.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 267 | 141 | 126 | 270 | 4.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 267 | 141 | 126 | 270 | 4.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 270 | 143 | 127 | 270 | 4.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 245 | 135 | 110 | 270 | 2.00 |
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